Grapple

ABSTRACT

A grapple including a pair of stationary jaws each including a straight support portion terminating in an arcuate portion offset from the longitudinal axis of the straight support portion and having an extension substantially at the juncture of the support portion and the arcuate portion. Also included are a pair of movable jaws each having an arcuate portion terminating in an extension together with a pin pivotally mounting the extension portions of the movable jaws upon the extension portions of the stationary jaws. A hydraulic ram is connected to the upper ends of the stationary jaws and the movable jaws and means for actuating the operating means to move the jaws relative to each other.



